Snapper with Basil Cream Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Make sure to dry off the red snapper fillets with paper toweling so they will brown quickly and not steam.
2. 2
   Add the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts.
3. 3
   Sear the red snapper fillets on each side for 2 minutes, keeping the center slightly rare since the fish will continue to cook after it is taken from the pan.
4. 4
   Try not to overcook.
5. 5
   Remove the fish from the pan with a slotted spatula and keep warm.
6. 6
   Reduce the heat to low and add the shallots and garlic to the pan.
7. 7
   Saute, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the basil, parsley, wine, cream, lemon juice, pepper and salt to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is reduced by half.
9. 9
   Taste for seasoning, adding pepper and salt as needed.
10. 10
    To serve, reheat the fish slightly in the sauce and the serve the sauce around the red snapper fillets.